Planning

Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND )

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Planning

01 Jul 2021 at 20:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (NHS England) is currently in the planning stage of a tender entitled "Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders." This initiative targets research and development services, particularly within the prison sector, and aims to support around 90,000 individuals in England affected by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Interested organisations must submit their expressions of interest by 9th July 2021. The tender is focused on enhancing health services for GRT offenders, who often face barriers in accessing necessary medical support while incarcerated.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health communication, community engagement, and research services, to contribute to improved healthcare outcomes for underserved populations. Companies with expertise in developing targeted educational materials, conducting health research, or training peer mentors within correctional settings will find themselves well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to get involved, as their unique insights and experiences can foster effective solutions for the GRT communities impacted by this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders

Notice Description

NHS England are seeking Expressions of Interest from Suppliers capable of meeting the below requirement as part of development of the procurement strategy. Further information on how to register an interest along with the submission requirements, is contained in the attachment to this Notice. There are around 90,000 people within England with the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Some populations are of higher risk of HCV, including people who were born in endemic countries, people who inject drugs, and those who are in custody. Members of the GRT communities are overrepresented in the prison system, and sometimes even not likely to identify themselves as GRT within the prisons. These populations can therefore be difficult to access, and it is hard to know what their needs are to ensure they are able to access the testing and treatment they might require. There is some research to indicate that NHS England and NHS Improvement must better meet the health and social care needs of GRT offenders as they are potentially at a higher risk of HCV and are less likely to engage with some health services. However, more research is needed to understand the barriers GRT populations face in prison accessing HCV testing and treatment. This notice asks for an organisation to design and test Hepatitis C materials - specifically targeted at GRT populations - with GRT individuals. This should be done through at least 20 semi-structured interviews with current offenders who are GRT within English prisons. There should also be the development of GRT peer mentors to increase the understanding of GRT communities, which in turn will increase testing and treatment numbers amongst these communities. There should be at least 8 peer mentors trained for this. The peers must have high levels of knowledge and understanding of HCV, and must be currently in prison and from the GRT community, and have lived experience of HCV testing/treatment. There should also be the creation of a bespoke video resource which will show a member(s) of the GRT community being tested for HCV for dissemination amongst GRT communities. Alongside this should be a communications and engagement campaign targeted at GRT populations around HCV, which will increase testing and treatment numbers. This should all be conducted with lived experience input at the centre. Research must be conducted within English prisons, and so working with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) research arm will be central.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03d08c9f-38dc-451b-ba8c-93bdc364cfbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3963e04b-4e9f-407b-a2b2-b5193bdb53fa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75231230 - Prison services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND )
Contact Name
Anita Pannu
Contact Email
anita.pannu@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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